Happiness at Work: Maximizing Your Psychological Capital for Success

Sharing the results of her four-year research journey in simple,
jargon-free language, Pryce-Jones exposes the secrets of being
happy at work.

Focuses on what happiness really means in a work context and
why it matters to individuals and organisations in both human and
financial terms

Equips readers with the information, knowledge and skills to
make the most of the nearly 100,000 hours that they'll spend at
work over a lifetime

Demystifies psychological research through a fascinating array
of anecdotes, case studies, and interviews from people in the
trenches of the working world, including business world-leaders,
politicians, particle physicists, and philosophers, sheep farmers,
waitresses, journalists, teachers, and lawyers, to name just a
few

Jessica Pryce-Jones is CEO and founder of the Oxford-based consultancy iOpener, which enables people to improve their performance and organizations to develop sustainably. A regular speaker and media commentator, she featured in the BBC series Making Slough Happy and CNN’s special on happiness at work. Pryce-Jones teaches and coaches leaders at London Business School, Chicago Booth, Saïd Business School in Oxford, and Judge Business School in Cambridge. Clients include multinationals in banking, IT, health, publishing, and engineering as well as the public and not-for-profit sectors.

Focuses on what happiness really means in a work context and
why it matters to individuals and organisations in both human and
financial terms

Equips readers with the information, knowledge and skills to
make the most of the nearly 100,000 hours that they'll spend at
work over a lifetime

Demystifies psychological research through a fascinating array
of anecdotes, case studies, and interviews from people in the
trenches of the working world, including business world-leaders,
politicians, particle physicists, and philosophers, sheep farmers,
waitresses, journalists, teachers, and lawyers, to name just a
few

"After reading this book, I certianly did not need any more
convincing that happiness at work matters. I am usually wary of
self-help books, but the author's message is too simple to be
ignored. . . Read this book, take action and get happier at work."
(Edge, 1 September 2011)

"Pryce-Jones, who is among a growing number of experts studying
the connection between happiness and productivity in the workplace,
suggests there's a significant difference between happiness and
engagement." (Human Resource Executive Online, October
2010)

"This book is a useful addition to the array of books published
in recent years the objective of which is to help folks who are not
social scientists or clinical therapists understand happiness as a
concept and how the research thereon over the past few decades can
be used to achieve greater levels of personal happiness and the
successes in life that go therewith." (Social Indicators Network
News, May 2010)

"The author undertook an enormous five year study of the concept
and implications of happiness at both work and at home. The result
of the intensive interviews underlined the critical importance of
workplace happiness, and its correlation with a happier personal
life." (Blog Business World, June 2010)

"Normally I pick a book up, read the first few pages, then find
I can't face it and end up leaving it in a hotel room. But this
book, I picked it up, started to read it and I thought,
‘Hallelujah! Here is a book that makes sense at last.' And
that was just so refreshing. I don't even have a copy at the
moment, because I have given about ten of them away to people
saying, ‘You have just got to read this!'"
(Fivebooks.com, June 2010)

“So, if you want a workplace filled with happy workers who
are more productive, engaged and willing to contribute, then you
need to read this wonderful book by Jessica Pryce-Jones.”
(Inside Personal Growth, May 2010)

“Everyone gripes about work, but Jessica Pryce-Jones,
founder of British human-asset management consultancy iOpener,
discovered that, believe it or not, work makes us happy. In her
straightforward examination of the relationships among work,
productivity and happiness, she takes readers on a journey through
the core elements of happiness at work, ultimately tasking them
with reaching their own happy place.” (Kirkus Living Well
Supplement, June 2010)

"Whether you’re an individual who wants to enjoy the
personal benefits that derive from happiness or part of a
management team that recognizes the direct correlation between
happiness and productivity, Happiness at Work is the
essential guide to understanding this once-elusive subject."
(HR.com, April 2010)

"An excellent study in employee happiness. There is a lot of
value to be gained from this book." (Teach the Soul, April
2010)

"Sharing the results of her four–year research journey in
simple, jargon–free language, [Pryce-Jones] exposes
unexpected secrets about being happy at work."
(StrategyDriven, April 2010)

"[Pryce-Jones] demystifies the latest research, illustrating her
findings with a fascinating array of over 80 revealing
interviews." (The CEO Refresher, April 2010)

"A fascinating new book based on many years of consulting and
coaching experience … .Packed with case studies."
(CNNMoney.com, April 2010)

"Good trainer that she is, Pryce-Jones works hard to convert
knowledge to understanding, and finally, to practical action. This
is a 'How To' book for grown-ups who recognise they can try harder
and deserve better." (Management Today, February 2010)

"A very good book for understanding aspects of work that
traditionally aren't considered 'important.' And if you're
struggling with a job (either new or long-term) that doesn't seem
to have that 'spark,' you may find out why (as well as how to
change yourself and get re-centered)." (Duffbert's Random
Musings, March 2010)

“Everyone gripes about work, but Jessica Pryce-Jones,
founder of British human-asset management consultancy iOpener,
discovered that, believe it or not, work makes us happy. In her
straightforward examination of the relationships among work,
productivity and happiness, she takes readers on a journey through
the core elements of happiness at work, ultimately tasking them
with reaching their own happy place.” (Kirkus Living Well
Supplement, June 2010)

"Whether you’re an individual who wants to enjoy the
personal benefits that derive from happiness or part of a
management team that recognizes the direct correlation between
happiness and productivity, Happiness at Work is the
essential guide to understanding this once-elusive subject."
(HR.com, April 2010)

"An excellent study in employee happiness. There is a lot of
value to be gained from this book." (Teach the Soul, April
2010)

"Sharing the results of her four–year research journey in
simple, jargon–free language, [Pryce-Jones] exposes
unexpected secrets about being happy at work."
(StrategyDriven, April 2010)

"[Pryce-Jones] demystifies the latest research, illustrating her
findings with a fascinating array of over 80 revealing interviews."
(The CEO Refresher, April 2010)

"A fascinating new book based on many years of consulting and
coaching experience … .Packed with case studies."
(CNNMoney.com, April 2010)

"Good trainer that she is, Pryce-Jones works hard to convert
knowledge to understanding, and finally, to practical action. This
is a 'How To' book for grown-ups who recognise they can try harder
and deserve better." (Management Today, February 2010)

"A very good book for understanding aspects of work that
traditionally aren't considered 'important.' And if you're
struggling with a job (either new or long-term) that doesn't seem
to have that 'spark,' you may find out why (as well as how to
change yourself and get re-centered)." (Duffbert's Random
Musings, March 2010)

‘We all want to be happy in every area of our lives,
including work. This book offers the secret to finding happiness at
work for us all, which in turn helps us to experience a more
meaningful and healthy life.’
—Lynne Franks, author of The Seed Handbook: The
Feminine Way to Create Business

'Illustrated with fascinating and diverse interviews, this book
is understandable and easy to read. Jess Pryce-Jones has definitely
created a great guide for anyone who wants to improve their working
life.'
—Cathy L. Greenberg, PhD, New York Times Best Selling
author of What Happy Working Mothers Know, and Managing
Partner of h2c Happy Companies Healthy People

‘Jessica Pryce-Jones establishes happiness as more than a
fleeting feeling; she argues that it is a critical resource for
successful work and a good life. She brings her years of experience
to bear on this important topic and provides practical tools for
achieving more happiness at work. The book is wonderfully
written.’
—Robert Biswas-Diener, author of Positive
Psychology Coaching

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